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  THE GREAT MASTER-SCAR OF THE SOUL
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Thomas Brooks' sermon warns against the pervasive and
destructive nature of pride in the soul, urging listeners to seek
humility and God's presence.

Topics: "Humility", "Pride"
Scripture References: Psalm 10:4, Proverbs 8:13, Proverbs 11:2, Proverbs 16:5, Proverbs 18:12, Isaiah 2:12, Luke 14:11, Galatians 6:3, James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:5

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the destructive nature of pride in his sermon
'The Great Master-Scar of the Soul,' describing it as the root of all
sin and a leprosy that cannot be concealed. He warns that pride leads to
spiritual separation from God, as He detests the proud and will not
associate with them. Brooks urges believers to be vigilant against
pride, to arm themselves with humility, and to pray earnestly for
protection against this pervasive sin. The sermon highlights the
necessity of recognizing and combating pride to experience God's
presence and favor.

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"I hate pride and arrogance!" Proverbs 8:13

Take heed of pride and haughtiness of spirit. Pride

is the great master-scar of the soul; it will bud

and blossom--it cannot be hidden. Pride is the

leprosy of the soul, which breaks forth in the

very forehead! Pride is . . .

the sum of all vileness,

a sea of sin,

a mother sin,

a breeding sin--

a sin which has all sorts of sin in its womb!

In pride, all vices are wrapped up together in a bundle!

"The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of

this: They will not go unpunished!" Proverbs 16:5

God will have nothing to do with proud people.

He won't come near such loathsome lepers!

Therefore as ever you would enjoy God's presence,

arm yourself against pride,

watch against pride, and

pray hard against pride!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/the-great-master-scar-of-the-soul/
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